Discussion Case: Apple's Supplier Code of Conduct and Foxconn's Chinese Factories,"
1. Do you think that Apple has demonstrated global corporate citizenship, as defined in this chapter? Why or why not?
2. In its response to problems in its contractor factories, do you think Apple moved through the stages of corporate citizenship presented in this chapter, or not? Why do you think so?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages to Apple of using its own company-specific supplier code of conduct, rather than a global code, such as those discussed in this chapter?
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages to Apple of using an independent third- party auditor, rather than rely solely on its internal audits?